Mar 02 Christchurch’s Earthquake Damage A week after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch, New Zealand, rescuers were still searching through the ruins and the town was holding memorial services for the victims. Continue reading
Mar 02 New Zealand’s Shaken Town Combs Through Debris, Buries the Dead By Larisa Epatko At least 150 people died and more are feared buried in the rubble caused by a 6.3-magnitude earthquake that struck the city of Christchurch on New Zealand's South Island on Feb. 22. A week later, rescuers were still searching through… Continue reading
Feb 24 Watch News Wrap: Saudi Arabian College Student Charged in Texas Bomb Plot In other news Thursday, a Saudi Arabian college student was charged in connection with a bomb plot that allegedly included targets such as the Dallas home of former President George W. Bush. In Britain, a judge cleared the way for… Continue watching
Feb 23 Watch News Wrap: Protests Continue in Bahrain, Yemen as Saudis Work to Avoid Unrest In other news Wednesday, protests continued across the Arab world as new unrest developed in Greece and India. Protesters in Yemen held their ground after their camp was attacked by pro-government forces. In Saudia Arabia, King Abdullah announced a series… Continue watching
Feb 22 Watch News Wrap: Protests Continue in Bahrain, Yemen In other news Tuesday, demonstrations calling for leaders' resignations continued in Bahrain and Yemen. In New Zealand, the hunt for survivors began after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake devastated Christchurch, the country's second-largest city, and killed at least 65 people. Continue watching